From what Josher says this year looks as good as last. I came to Middlewich for the first time last year and have to say it is one of the best festivals on the circuit. I'll definately be back.

For those not in the know (Martin from Barton!), Middlewich is a delightful small town in Cheshire about 25 miles south of Manchester and the same distance north of Stoke-on-Trent. It's a doddle to find Jcn 18 of the M6 and turn left.

There are numerous sessions and singarounds both those organised by the festival and those that seem to spring up everywhere on an ad hoc basis.

Where is Barton by the way? Never heard of it!

Andy, Gloucester.